[Bilimsel Haber] Research PostDoc Grant, Orient-Institut Istanbul

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Research PostDoc Grant, Orient-Institut Istanbul

The Orient-Institut Istanbul offers a PostDoc fellowship to support
research in the Humanities and Social Sciences on the region, its
history, culture, languages and contemporary affairs. The award
consists of a monthly stipend of € 1.800 for the duration of up to a
maximum of one year. Prospective applicants are expected to hold a PhD
in a Middle East related discipline.

The proposed research project should have a regional focus on, either,
Turkey/ the Ottoman Empire, the Balkans, the Volga or Caucasus region
as well as Central Asia. The complete application should specify the
necessity of conducting research in Istanbul, or Turkey, respectively,
and include a detailed timeframe for the envisioned research. A basic
command of German and Turkish is expected of all applicants.
Participation in academic work of the institute is expected. Research
stays outside of Istanbul have to be coordinated with the director.

Applications must be submitted by November 19, 2010, to the the
Director of the Orient-Institut Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Raoul Motika by
e-mail to oiist at oidmg.org. Applications must include the following
documents: Cover letter, CV, Outline of the proposed research, Letter
of recommendation written by an academic supervisor, Copy of the M.A.
diploma and of the PhD certificate, Documentation of Turkish language
skills.